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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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